OXO Good Grips Mandoline Slicer Giveaway!

I love this time of year.  The weather is warmer and generally most people tend to eat healthier by eating lots of fruits, vegetables and fish.  I'm not sure if it's just because of the weather or because it's getting close to bathing suit season.

At any rate, I use my OXO Mandoline all year round but find I use it even more from Spring through Fall.  It slices fruits and veggies lickity split, without a fuss and doesn't cut my hands or fingers!  With a variety of attachments, sizes and shapes, it makes slicing a snap. 

In fact, when my children were little I'd have them help me in the kitchen by slicing the fruits and vegetables with the Mandoline.  So long as they used the safety grip handle I didn't have to worry about any injuries.  Best of all they loved helping me, and thought it was fun to use the Mandoline.

I've been using mine for as long as I can remember, and thought it would be nice to offer the OXO Good Grips Mandoline  as a giveaway to those of you that read my blog.  I love mine and I'm sure if you win, you'll love yours as well.  Of course, if you don't win, I still highly recommend purchasing one for yourself.  At just $69.99they're well worth it and also make the perfect gift for a friend, college student or bride to be. 

If you've never seen how they work before here's a great video that will show you all the details.



I know after watching this video you can't wait to try and win one thru my giveaway.  So here's all you need to do. 

The first 3 things listed are mandatory.  The others (4 & 5) are not mandatory, but each time you do one of the numbers, make sure you let me know by posting it on my blog.  Each time you post that you've joined one of the 5 items, it will increase your chances of winning the OXO Mandoline.

1. "Like" the OXO facebook page, then post a comment on my blog that you did so.
2. "Like" my facebook page, then post a comment on my blog that you did so.
3. Follow me on Google Friend Connect on my blog, then post a comment on my blog that you did so.
4. Follow my blog by Email which is located in the upper right of my blog.  It says, "Follow by Email."Then post a comment on my blog that you did so.
5. Lastly sign up for my Monthly Newsletter. This comes out at the beginning of each month with recipes, tips and everything food related. Then post a comment on my blog that you did so.

This contest is open to U.S. residents only.  I'm so sorry to those that follow my blog that live outside of the U.S but due to shipping costs we are unable to ship outside of the United States. 

My OXO Good Grips Mandoline Slicer Giveaway ends on lucky Friday, May 13th.  The winner will be selected at Random and their OXO Mandoline will be shipped directly from OXO.

Please be sure to enter your contact information when following me, so in the event you are the winner, I will be able to contact you.  The winner will have 48 hours to respond otherwise another winner will be selected at Random.

So what are you waiting for.  Try your chances now at winning this incredible kitchen tool, the OXO Good Grips Mandoline Slicer.

I absolutely love the OXO products.  In fact after posting the above post I went on the OXO website to see just how many pieces I have that they make.  I have 23 pieces, all of which I use.  They are:

• Good Grips Soap Squirting Brush           
• food storage containers
• measuring cups in various sizes
• ice cream scooop
• mandoline
• tongs
• spatula
• salad spinner
• corn peeler
• swivel peeler
• oil stopper/pourer
• apple divider
• dough blender
• bench scraper
• 3", 6" and 8" strainer
• corn holders
• meat pounder
• serving tongs
• pie server
• whisk
• can opener

I was amazed.  I think I should consider buying stock in this company.  I love their grip handles that keep your wet hands from not slipping.  In fact everyone of the products that I have work to perfection and have never broken. Take it from me, OXO products are fantastic!  Check out their website for more information on all their products.

Congratulations #26 VickieB from California you have won the OXO Good Grips Mandoline Slicer!

Firewire Grilling Skewers GIVEAWAY!

As many of you may know I love to grill and with the weather finally getting warmer I spend the better part of spring, summer and into fall grilling outdoors.  I reported on these back in July of 2009 when I had just ordered them and again just a couple of weeks ago.  Since receiving these I have used them often and love them.  I'm talking about the Firewire Grilling Skewers.

These skewers are so wonderful to cook with.  I don't know about you, but I can't stand having to take up so much space in my refrigerator when it comes to marinating my kebobs.  With the Firewire Grilling Skewers you simply load your food onto the wire, place them in a zip lock baggie that contains your marinade, and place them in the refrigerator, virtually taking up no space at all.  Unlike the typical metal skewers, these handles don't get hot, plus sliding your meat, veggies or fruit on them is a cinch and even easier to remove.  Don't take my word for it, just watch this video to see for yourself.

If you love to grill, and like doing any type of kebob, you need to enter my giveaway for the Firewire Grilling Skewers and Marinating Kit.  If for some reason your name isn't drawn, make sure you order a set for yourself either way.  It's an item you don't want to be without.  Plus, they're so easy to clean - just pop them in the dishwasher.  They literally take up no space at all.  I have mine rolled up in a plastic baggie in my kitchen drawer ready and clean for the next time I use them. 

To try your luck at winning the Firewire Grilling Skewers and Marinating Kit simply enter this random drawing by doing the following: 

• "Like" the Firewire Grilling Facebook Fan page, made by Inno-Labs.
• "Like" my FB fan page if you don't already and let me know
• follow my blog with "google friend connect" at the top right of my blog, if you don't already, and post a comment.
• don't forget to post on YOUR  facebook wall, "I just entered a giveaway for the Firewire Grilling Skewers on At Home with Vicki Bensinger, and you can too!" 

All entrants must live in the United States. 

A winner will be drawn at random on Friday, April 15th, 2011.

Good luck!

And the Winner is!

Maria Paray - Congratulations Maria!